AnnaMarkgraf is an Exercise Science major who aspires to become an Occupational Therapist. She has a passion for helping children with special needs. Her professional philosophy values excellence, integrity, honesty, building relationships, continuous growth, and having faith in herself and her coworkers. She believes these qualities are important for creating a positive work environment and being successful in healthcare.

1. AnnaMarkgraf
Exercise Science
Professional Philosophy Statement
I believethateveryonehasaway and a purpose inthislife andhalf the funisfiguringoutwhat that is.
As a freshman incollege,IthoughtIknew whatIwantedto do withthe restof mylife. I startedout as a
NursingMajor; fromhere I knewIwanted to be inthe medical field.Ihave ahuge heart forchildren
withspecial needs. Ihave since decidedonanExercise Science Majorwithsightssetongraduate school
to become an Occupational Therapist.Iamso excitedtoexplore thisprofessionandmake alivingwitha
populationthatIhave such a passionfor.
Whetherat home,workingorgoingto school,Ialwayswantto make and leave apositive impact
whereverIgo.As I thinkaboutbeinganOccupational Therapist,Iwanttocontribute toan environment
that valuesexcellence andquality. Tobe trustedandrespected byyourpatientsandcolleagues are two
of the mostimportant thingstohave in the professionalworld.The statementsthatfollow are whatI
value mostinthe workplace.
Significance
As a healthcare professional,itmightbe seenassignificant tohelpasick personinneed,butwe often
do notthinkof our significance fromthe otherside;patientsandtheirfamilymembersare usuallyvery
thankful forthe helpthattheycannot dothemselves.We mustfeel appreciatedandalsoappreciate that
we are giventhe patience andskillstoperformthe taskswe needtoinorder to helppeople.
Collectively,we knowthatextensive practice,educationandresearchare essential toexcel inthis
professionoranyfieldof workforthat matter. Individually,we candecide whatthingsare more
significanttous.Seeingchildrensmile makesme smile andhelpsme getthroughmydaythat much
easier.
Integrity and Honesty
These are two of the initial qualitiesIlookforina person.Ibelieve thatsomeone’sintegrityandhonesty
say more abouta personthananythingelse.These twocharacteristicsare admirable because theyare
not onlyvaluedin certainsituations,theyare appreciatedeverydayineveryconversationbetweeneach
individual.It’salsosomethingthatshouldbe reciprocatedbecause that’sonlyfair.
Cheatersandliarsare like poisoninlifeandIdon’tthinka workplace,orany place forthat matter,can
be successful withthem.
Relationships
Formingrelationshipsisessential tobuildingstrongteamsinhealthcare.It’simportanttobe
comfortable aroundeachotherinorderto be successful in whatwe do.

2. AnnaMarkgraf
Exercise Science
Understandingthe views of others buildstrust.Trustedleadersmake foraclose knitgroupof workers
withmuchengagement.Environment alsovaluesdiversity.
Aspirations
We mustalwaysaimfor the stars… Alwaysbe willingtogrow and strive forcompetency.Also the
willingnesstobe a goodlistenerandfollowerof otherswhomighthave inspirationalandthoughtful
ideaswill goa longway.
Faith
The most importantthingI’ve learnedinmylife istohave faith andconfidence in myabilities;it’sabout
the bestthingI can do for myself.Thisistrue inanyaspectof life suchas competinginatennismatch,
walkingintoafinal exam,orperformingsurgeryona patient.Whatcan youdo withoutfaith?If you
thinkaboutit,nothing.We must trustourselvesbecause withoutconfidence we are boundtofail. Trust
yourself aswell ascoworkers. Sure everybodymakesmistakesbutassoonas we give upon ourselvesor
our peers, apositive environmentstartsbecominganegative one veryquickly.